59 pages • 1 hour read
Peg KehretSmall Steps: The Year I Got Polio
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 1996A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kehret is a middle-grade memoir that follows 12-year-old Peg as she battles polio. The memoir details her initial symptoms, diagnosis, and the challenging treatments she undergoes in hospital and rehabilitation settings. Despite facing physical and emotional struggles, including isolation and painful therapy, Peg's resilience and determination lead to a remarkable recovery, allowing her to walk again and return to school. The book also explores themes like the emotional impact of illness and the value of supportive connections.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Small Steps by Peg Kehret is a compelling memoir detailing the author's battle with polio. Readers appreciate the inspiring narrative and Kehret's resilience, though some criticize the inconsistent pacing. Overall, it's a heartfelt and educational read that resonates with many for its honest portrayal of overcoming adversity.
Who Should Read Small Steps?
Readers who would enjoy Small Steps by Peg Kehret are typically pre-teens and teens interested in inspirational, true-life stories of overcoming adversity. Comparable to Wonder by R.J. Palacio and Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper, this book appeals to those who appreciate resilience and personal triumph in the face of challenges.
RecommendedReading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
830LBook Details
Auto/Biographical Fiction
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Children's Literature
Health / Medicine
Education
History: World
Identity: Disability
Emotions/Behavior: Courage
Self Discovery